16 Best Christmas Mantel Decor ideas in 2023
It can feel challenging to gather fresh inspiration year after year, so we’ve rounded up the best Christmas mantel decor ideas — everything from garlands, string lights and stockings to entire Christmas villages and DIY advent calendars.
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Winter Wonderland
Snowflakes, mini Christmas trees, pinecones, birch wood — this mantel is full of nature-inspired decor. The best part: this look could carry you through winter, just take down the Christmas stockings.
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Citrus Garland
Don’t feel guilty if traditional Christmas decorations aren’t your style. Spruce up your mantel with dried citrus garland, which can stay on all winter long.
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Village Scene
If you’ve always been obsessed with the Christmas village scenes you’ve seen in movies, bring a dose of that charm right into your living room with mini houses in different sizes and colors.
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Cozy With Candles
For a warm winter feel, create a monochromatic display of candles with various heights and sizes. Layer in sprigs of greenery and neutral stockings with rustic ribbons.
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Red Stockings
Secure a garland to your mantel with adhesive hooks, and warm up the space with bright red stockings. Tip: dress up store-bought stockings by gluing ball fringe or ribbon.
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